2004 Il Carbonaione
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An early start to the season led to a very generous fruit set, which meant that green harvesting was essential if full ripeness was to be achieved. Blackish crimson with a ruby rim. Edgy, savoury nose with a full, rather voluptuous palate. Pretty concentrated version of this wine with obviously ripe fruit and lightly dusty tannins. Masses of character – black olives? But it does need food to mitigate the dusty tannins. It is probably more than 13.5% alcohol. (JR)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Concentrated, juicy cherry – very modernist in style. Classily and boldly oaked, with a coconut and vanilla tone. Forthright and floury in texture, finely honed tannic structure with a ripe burst of fruit on the tongue with a charred, toasty finish. (RH)
The 2004 Carbonaione is another animal entirely. It bursts from the glass with layers of deeply spiced, mentholated fruit. Sweet and expansive on the palate, this powerful, dense wine offers superb balance. Today the tannins are somewhat imposing, so further bottle age seems prudent. The 2004 is one of the finest in a series of distinguished wines from Vittorio and Jurij Fiore. This is an especially elegant and graceful Carbonaione.
Poggio Scalette's 2004 Il Carbonaione (100% Sangiovese) is another animal entirely. It bursts from the glass with layers of deeply spiced, mentholated fruit. Sweet and expansive on the palate, this powerful, dense wine offers superb balance. Today the tannins are somewhat imposing, so further bottle age seems prudent.